Bond with Your Children Bonding is the connection to their children that parents start to develop after their children are born. It continues throughout their lives. There are things parents can do to strengthen their bond with their children, such as caring for them in a way that makes their children feel loved, valued, safe and secure. Children bond with people who model good behaviour and a positive attitude. They feel comfortable with people they trust and respect. Think about what you can do to strengthen your connection to your children. Honouring the Sacred Bond – Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. Family Group Conferencing https://www.mamawi.com/family-groupconferencing/
Spend quality time together Spend as much time as possible with your children. The more time you spend with your children, the more confident and comfortable you will become as a parent. Being a parent takes time and practice, but it is not only about the amount of time you spend with your children that is important. The quality of the time you spend with your children is also important. Children watch how you spend your time. They learn about the things that matter most to you. By spending time with your children and giving them your full attention, they learn that they are important to you and worthy of your time. Spending time together also helps to develop a healthy relationship between you and your children. When you spend time with your children: •• Do things that interest your children. Involve them in things that you like to do. •• Teach them how to throat-sing, go to pow wow clubs, or attend Metis jigging lessons. •• Go outdoors or onto the land as much as possible. Get away from the television and video games. Put away the cell phones and other electronic devices. •• Learn more about your children’s life outside of your home. Get to know more about their friends. Keep up with what’s happening in their life and how they are doing in school.
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